Neighborhood

Boundary Map

The Bailey Gatzert neighborhood is defined by the following geographic boundaries:

Northern Border: Cherry Street/James Way

Western Border: Alaskan Way

Southern Border: S. Dearborn Street

Eastern Border: 23rd Avenue S.

Our Community

Neighborhood Strengths:

A group of resident leaders who continuously work to improve their community

One of the most historically diverse neighborhoods in Seattle

16 Parks

5 Sports Recreation Sites

4 Community Centers

2 Neighborhood Service Centers

3 Community Gardens

2 Libraries

5 Public Health Centers

7 Food Banks

25+ Religious Institutions

Dozens of add'l arts and enrichment organizations, non-profits, and other community groups

Neighborhood Challenges:

Youth Violence. Highest gang related gun incidents in the city during the summer of 2008, as reported by the Seattle Police Department.

Academic Achievement Gap. Persistence of an academic achievement gap between students from different socio- economic backgrounds. In 2008-2009 there was a 40% difference in the WASL passing rate in Math and Science between low-income and middle/upper income students at Garfield High School.

Poverty. 36% of neighborhood residents live at or below the federal poverty level.